Love Kitchen Gadgets? 29 You’ll Actually Use or Want to Gift for Less Than $10

Kitchen gadgets and tools. I have friends who just love kitchen gadgets and the more, the better. I also have friends who believe less is more. I’m kind of in the middle of the road, wanting tools that will make my life easier if possible but not wanting so many that I forget what they’re used for. I have honestly donated gadgets I personally bought, took out of the packaging, put in a drawer and a year later, thought, “What the heck is that even for?” 

Gadgets or toys my little photobomber is wondering. Oh who am I kidding? Everything in our home is considered a “toy” when it comes to the cats.

How many gadgets or tools you own can also depend on how much storage space you actually have in the kitchen and what type of cooking you do. I personally do not bake except at Christmas so my needs are minimal when it comes to a silicone pastry mat or pie shields. I’m pretty good at using a sharp knife to pit and slice avocados so all I really need is that knife versus a specialty avocado tool.

Some gadgets are great for those with weaker hands, helping you get tight jar lids open. If you use a slow cooker often, slow cooker liners might save you a ton of time when it comes to cleaning it. It really depends on your personal needs.

I recently cleaned out our kitchen drawers and cabinets, with tons of “stuff” getting put in boxes for a Goodwill donation drop. Then I saw one of my cousins share this article about 29 kitchen products that worked great for under $10. Under $10? Those are the deals I have a hard time passing up that begin to accumulate.

As I scrolled down the list of products, there were a few I saw that I really could use. A pair of lobster-esque claws that clamp on the side of a pan so you can rest your spoon or ladle on it while cooking? Yes that would take up less room than a spoon rest and keep messes off the stove or counter. (I actually have a few utensils with plastic handles that I’ve rested against or in a hot pan that melted.)

I really don’t shop that much which may be why I didn’t even know some of these products were on the market. Of course I could say that if I’ve lived without it for 50 some years do I really need it? Well if it could make my life a bit easier for the next 50 years, optimist that I am, then I’d say yes. For instance, the hands-free baggy rack clip food storage bag holder I saw on this list. It has adjustable arms that hold most sizes of storage bags, acting as a second pair of hands to keep the storage bag open as you fill it with food. If you make meals to freeze for future use or just bag a lot of leftovers, this makes the job so much easier without spills. Not something I have to have but it really would save me time and frustration, totally worth $9 I think. Plus it folds flat so it doesn’t take up tons of storage space.

Another item on the list that would actually, over time, save me money, is the stainless steal baster. I cannot tell you how many of the plastic basters I’ve had that cracked, melted, or couldn’t be cleaned that I have thrown away. This one looks like it could and would last forever and it comes with a handy cleaning tool.

Read on for 29 kitchen products priced under $10 that just might make your life easier in the kitchen, or at least a bit more fun. These would also make nice additions to a bridal shower or housewarming party gift, as long as you think the recipient would use them of course. All of the products got great reviews too.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/mallorymcinnis/kitchen-products-under-10-that-are-actually-worth-your-mo